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    Food pantry (groceries)

    NB C.A.R.E.S

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.27 mi


    Info

    This resource provides emergency food assistance for residents of North Bergen. It is not a food pantry but offers nonperishable food items for individuals and families facing emergency needs. Services are available by appointment only.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    Map of NB C.A.R.E.S

    Location

    4233 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    North Bergen, NJ 07047

    directions

    Contact

    (201) 392-0229

    https://www.northbergen.org/departments/nb-c-a-r-e-s

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    2.29 mi


    Info

    Call in advance to make appointment for food pick up @ (201) 320-7534

    Staff only available during appointments and on Sundays Service hours.

    Food pantry staff only speaks English. Can attend all languages, but cannot make appointments in other languages--please have an interpreter ready.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Sun, May 17th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Sun, May 24th (in 3 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Sunday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    89 reviews

    Unclaimed

    28 minutes

    average wait time

    1.82 mi


    Info

    Church-based Salvation Army corps serving Union City and nearby communities with a weekday soup kitchen and a food pantry available by appointment, along with social services and referrals.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm

    • This Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:15 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

  5. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Secaucus.

  7. What do I have to bring?

    Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    2.14 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.52 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    81 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.35 mi


    Info

    • Ask for Rosa anytime you visit for help.
    • Might be closed on, during, and before holiday but will reschedule.
    • Needs volunteers
    • Serves first 200 people, please arrive early
    • Client can visit once a month
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • Registration required
    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • Registration required
    • Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • Registration required
    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    37 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    2.58 mi


    Info

    Serves Hudson County.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, June 13th (next month)

      8:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, July 11th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    34 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.38 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      8:30 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–5:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      8:30 am–5:00 pm

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 8:30 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    0.13 mi


    Info

    Secaucus residents only. On-site registration is required, with applications available at the front desk at 145 Front Street.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      8:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      8:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Secaucus accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  15. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  16. Do they have vegetables?

    Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Secaucus do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  18. Any pantries open today?

    If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Secaucus that’s open today: North Hudson Community Action Corporation, Secaucus Food Pantry

  19. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Secaucus for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  20. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  21. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Secaucus for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  22. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Secaucus, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.